Shanghai Style Borscht
A fusion of Russian and Chinese cuisine, this Shanghai-style Borscht is a hearty soup with a unique blend of flavors.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Cabbage - 1/2 head, chopped
- Beef broth - 4 cups
- Tomato paste - 2 tablespoons
- Potatoes - 2, chopped
- Carrots - 2, chopped
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1, chopped
- Beef stew meat - 1 pound
Let's Get Started
- In a large pot, brown the beef stew meat over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onions are translucent.
- Stir in the carrots, potatoes, and tomato paste, and cook for a few minutes until the vegetables are coated in the tomato paste.
- Pour in the beef broth and bring the soup to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add the chopped cabbage to the pot and continue to simmer for another 15 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the Shanghai-style Borscht hot, with a side of bread if desired.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Soup
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 10g